Sea stars generate downforce to stay attached to surfaces
Abstract Intertidal sea stars often function in environments with extreme hydrodynamic loads that can compromise their ability to remain attached to surfaces. While behavioral responses such as burrowing into sand or sheltering in rock crevices can help minimize hydrodynamic loads, previous work sho...
| Main Authors: | , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Nature Publishing Group
2021-02-01
|
| Series: | Scientific Reports |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-83961-z |